Shutting off Garage door sensors (Temporarily)

One of the sensor wires broke at the bottom of the door (Liftmaster) and now I can't open or close with buttons. Tried all combinations removing wires at Head/power & sensor wires. Door still would not work (with out sensors).

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You should be able to disconnect that door from the motor just by pulling on its rope. Second and I DID NOT say this try putting a jumper between the terminals on the motor the the sensor wires do to, pull sensor wires off first and see if that works

I have seen some different ways to get around the sensors, but as john pointed out, they aren't safe. The sensors were designed for a reason and they need to be properly repaired. In a sue happy world, you do not want a bypassed safety system at your house.